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R244 BDC

1998 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 BDC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 166,584 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 166,584 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 166,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 165,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 165,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 161,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 158,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 154,577 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 154,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 151,150 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 151,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 145,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 145,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 140,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 134,266 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 130,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 130,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear pads look thin.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 124,371 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 124,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrsion showing on front suspension units on both sides

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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R244 BDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R244 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R244 BDC is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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